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Casket (cassetta)

end of 19th century or later (woodwork); early 16th century (textile)
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Object Information
  • Title: Casket (cassetta)
  • Date: end of 19th century or later (woodwork); early 16th century (textile)
  • Culture: Italian or United States (?)
  • Medium: Wood, cast bronze; cut velvet textile, interior.
  • Dimensions: H. 22.6 cm, W. 48.5 cm, D. 38.2 cm
  • Classification: Woodwork
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.2025
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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